Preschool balanced literacy resources on sale

Balanced Literacy, Literature, Short Stories

"Are You My Mother?" is such a cute and classic story. This mini literature unit includes:- "Are You My Mother?" Sequencing Activity- "Are You My Mother?"Story sticks- "This is my mother... together we like to..." Writing/drawing prompt- "If i was a bird i would fly..." writing/drawing prompt- "Are You My Mother?" graphic organizer- "Are You My Mother?"Character study- Birds [Can, Have, Are]Looking for more Dr. Seuss inspired writing prompts? Click link below:Read Across America Literature Acti

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PreK - 1st

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Worksheets, Unit Plans, Literature Circles

Snowmen At Night Literature Unit

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Balanced Literacy, Literature, Winter

This activity will be a great addition to you "Snowmen At Night" Unit. My students enjoyed reading the story and sequencing them together.This unit includes:-Two different template of Snowman At Night Sequencing (with and without numbers)- Sequencing cards in color and black and white (with and without numbers)- Snowmen at night story sticks- Story Pocket Chart Cards- Snowmen at night story organizer- Label the parts of a snowman- "My Snowman" writing/ drawing prompt- "If I was a snowman at nig

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PreK - 2nd

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Activities, Literature Circles, Centers

Also included in: Snowman LITERACY BUNDLE

The Scarecrow's Hat By: Ken Brown [Literature Unit]

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Autumn, Balanced Literacy, Literature

Every year in the fall my students are always excited to read "The Scarecrow's Hat" by Ken Brown. This pack contains activities that will enable your students to learn key elements in the story. This pack includes:- A story sequencing worksheet (colored / black & white)- Problem/ solution poster board set- Story Elements Organizer - "If I was a scarecrow, I would..." writing/ drawing prompt- Design your own scarecrow- Scarecrow's Hat coloring sheet- Character study- Scarecrow study-Scarecro

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PreK - 1st

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Thematic Unit Plans, Literature Circles

Mrs. Wishy Washy [Literature Unit]

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Balanced Literacy, Literature, Vocabulary

Mrs. Wishy Washy written by Joy Crowley is a fun book about farm animals that your students will love. This unit includes:- Mrs. Wishy Washy Sequencing Activity- Mrs. Wishy Washy Mini Coloring/ Writing Booklet- Mrs. Wishy Washy Story Map (two different templates)- Mrs. Wishy Washy Story Sticks- Mrs. Wishy Washy Pocket Chart Cards- Mrs. Wishy Washy Rhyming Words- Mrs. Wishy Washy Problem/Solution - Mrs. Wishy Washy Writing/Drawing Prompts (three different writing prompts)- Mrs. Wishy Washy Chara

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PreK - 1st

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Thematic Unit Plans, Homeschool Curricula, Centers

The Mitten By:Jan Brett [Literature Unit]

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Balanced Literacy, Short Stories, Winter

The Mitten' is a classic story that everyone loves. This pack contains activities that will enable your students to learn key elements in the story. This pack includes:- A story sequencing worksheet (colored / black & white)- Character sticks for in class story retelling- Character pocket chart cards- Story Elements Organizer (two different formats)- "My mitten is so big it can fit..." writing/ drawing prompt[UPDATED: December 2019] **BONUS**UPDATED graphics

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PreK - 2nd

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Literature Circles, Centers

Also included in: Jan Brett Winter Literature Bundle (VOLUME 1)

The Umbrella By:Jan Brett [Literature Unit]

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Balanced Literacy, Short Stories, Winter

The Umbrella is a classic story that everyone loves. This pack contains activities that will enable your students to learn key elements in the story. This pack includes:- A story sequencing worksheet (colored / black & white)- Character sticks for in-class story retelling- Character pocket chart cards- Story Elements Organizer - "My umbrella is so big it can fit..." writing/ drawing prompt- The Umbrella mini coloring book- Rainforest Layers Coloring

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PreK - 1st

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Literature Circles, Centers

The Hat By:Jan Brett [Literature Unit]

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Balanced Literacy, Literature, Short Stories

The Hat is another classic story by Jan Brett that everyone loves. This pack contains activities that will enable your students to learn key elements in the story. This pack includes:- A story sequencing worksheet (colored / black & white)- Character sticks for in class story retelling- Character pocket chart cards- Story Elements Organizer - "My hat is one of a kind, it looks like..." writing/ drawing prompt- Character senses worksheetThe Hat by Jan Brett (Interactive Literacy Board)

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PreK - 2nd

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Worksheets, Activities, Literature Circles

Also included in: Jan Brett Winter Literature Bundle (VOLUME 1)

Bicycle Safety Lesson & Bike Safety Printable Worksheets for Healthy Living Unit

Created by

Books and Bytes

Enjoy learning or reviewing BIKE SAFETY tips with this Google Slides™ slideshow AND printables! Great for a mini-lesson for in-class or virtual learning during a health or safety unit! Easy no-prep lesson and differentiated worksheets that students will love!What is included:11 informational slides including: helmet, traffic rules, check your bike, shoes, daytime, be alert, crosswalk, hazards, sidewalk, pedestrians, two hands8 comprehension slides (with 8 answer slides)6 follow-up printable acti

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Balanced Literacy, Health, Reading

Grades:

PreK - 2nd

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Printables, Lesson

Also included in: Bicycle Safety Lesson & Printables + Bike Writing Templates for Google Slides™

Bear Snores On [Literature Unit]

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Balanced Literacy, Literature, Vocabulary

"Bear Snores On" by: Karma Wilson is a great winter sequencing book that includes so much fun and enriching vocabulary words. My students love reading this book and enjoyed all the activities that were included in this unit. This unit includes:- "Bear Snores On" Sequencing activity page- "Bear Snores On" mini story booklet- "Bear Snores On" pocket chart cards- "Bear Snores On" story comprehension questions- "Bear Snores On" character sticks- "Bear Snores On" story map organizer- "Bear Snores O

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Grades:

PreK - 1st

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Unit Plans, Literature Circles, Centers

Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What do you hear? [Literature Unit]

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Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Literature

"Polar Bear, Polar Bear" is a classic book that children love to read over and over again. This literature unit includes:- Story Sequencing Activity- Character sticks- Pocket Chart cards- "Trace it, write it, glue it" Activity- Polar Bear writing/drawing prompt- Polar Bear story retell MINI booklet

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PreK - K

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Thematic Unit Plans, Literature Circles, Centers

Dolch Sight Words: Progress Monitoring Sheets and Flash Cards

Created by

Kiki's Kubby

This product includes Dolch Sight Words progress monitoring sheets, word lists, and flash cards. The progress monitoring sheets are designed for several opportunities to record data. The words include pre-primer, primer, first grade, second grade and third grade words. Also Try:Dolch Sight Words (Nouns)Fry Sight Words

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Balanced Literacy, Phonics, Reading

Grades:

PreK - 4th

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Homeschool Curricula, Assessment, Classroom Forms

Also included in: BUNDLE Dolch Sight Words: Progress Monitoring Sheets and Flash Cards

The Grouchy Ladybug Literature & Math Unit

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Balanced Literacy, Literature, Writing

The Grouchy Ladybug is another classic book by Eric Carle. I love how this story incorporates time! This unit includes:- Grouchy Ladybug Sequencing Activity- Grouchy Ladybug Character Pocket Chart Cards- Telling Tim with the Grouchy Ladybug (Task Card Game~ includes 12 task cards)- What time is it? (Daily Routines Task Card Game ~ includes 12 task cards)- Grouchy Ladybug Graphic Organizer- "I Feel Grouchy When..." Thought Bubble (I used these on my grouch ladybug craft)- "Feeling Buggy" Illust

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PreK - 1st

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Thematic Unit Plans, Graphic Organizers, Centers

Differentiated Reading Logs for Homework + FREE Spanish

Created by

Nikki and Nacho

This includes 4 differentiated versions for each month of the year (Jan-Dec). They will help students keep track of their reading habits and their opinions about books. You can use the same reading log with the whole class, or differentiate by giving students the version that best fits their literacy skill level. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURESThis resource has been teacher-tested and approved, downloads in a secure P

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Balanced Literacy, Reading, Spanish

Grades:

PreK - 3rd

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

I'm a Little Snowman - Winter Poem for Kids

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Balanced Literacy, Poetry, Winter

**Disclosure: This poem, along with the link to the read aloud on YouTube, is included in the POEM OF THE DAY resource.I'm a Little Snowman is a printable black and white Winter poem for kids. Use in a poetry notebook, as the poem of the week, for a Winter themed program, or let the kids color to present their poems on a bulletin board display. YOU WILL GET:I'm a Little Snowman black and white poemAfter I introduce the poem, my kids LOVE going to the Build a Poem: I'm a Little Snowman pocket

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PreK - 1st

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CCSS:

RL.K.2

, RL.K.5

, RL.1.2

, RL.1.3

, RL.1.10

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We All Go Traveling By [Literature Unit]

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Balanced Literacy, Phonics, Vocabulary

"We All Go Traveling by" written by: Sheena Roberts is a great way to teach your students about different modes of transportation while also teaching them concepts about colors and descriptive words. This literature unit bundle includes:- Story Sequencing page- "We All Go Traveling By" mini coloring booklet- Story pocket chart cards- Story cards- Transportation matching cards- Transportation sort- Traffic light coloring page with song- (8) Transportation coloring pages

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Grades:

PreK - 1st

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Thematic Unit Plans, Printables, Centers

Christmas Lights - Poem for Kids

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Balanced Literacy, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Poetry

**Disclosure: This poem, along with the link to the read aloud on YouTube, is included in the POEM OF THE DAY resource.Christmas Lights is a poem, or song, for kids of all ages. Sung to the tune of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star", the kids will identify the familiar tune, which helps when recalling or reciting the poem. This printable can be used in a poetry notebook, as the poem of the week, for guided reading skills, as a song for Winter programs, or let the kids color to present their poems o

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Grades:

PreK - 2nd

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Back to School, Balanced Literacy, Math

Also included in: 5 Christmas Poems for Kids - Bundle

First Week of School Activities | Kindergarten Beginning of the Year Activities

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Make kids happy

"First Week of School Activities | Kindergarten Beginning of the Year Activities" is an engaging worksheet designed specifically for students in Kindergarten to Grade 1 to start the new school year. Our worksheet is packed with fun activities that aim to introduce young learners to the new classroom environment, establish a sense of belonging, and foster a love of learning from the start."First Week of School Activities | Kindergarten Beginning of the Year Activities" includes fun and useful act

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PreK - 1st

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

I'm a Little Reindeer - Christmas Poem for Kids

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Balanced Literacy, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Poetry

**Disclosure: This poem, along with the link to the read aloud on YouTube, is included in the POEM OF THE DAY resource.I'm a Little Reindeer is a catchy Christmas-time poem for kids of all ages. This printable can be used in a poetry notebook, as the poem of the week, for guided reading skills, as a song for Winter programs, or let the kids color to present their poems on a bulletin board display. Perfect for your Rudolph activities!After I introduce the poem, my kids LOVE going to the Build a

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Grades:

PreK - 2nd

Types:

Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Reading

Also included in: 5 Christmas Poems for Kids - Bundle

I See the Zoo Printable Emergent Reader Book for Early Readers

Created by

NewEnglandTeacher

Enjoy this fun animal / zoo themed emergent reader for your students. This is a black and white coloring book. Very simple sentences all starting with the sight words "I see the ..." make this book truly easy for your youngest readers.Preschool and Kindergarten.This is great for your reading group or centers.Story is 9 Pages (book cover + 8 inside pages)More Early Readers to Choose FromThis is a Zoo ReaderThis is Fall ReaderThis is a Farm ReaderNoah's Ark ReaderI See the Weather ReaderI See My M

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Grades:

PreK - 1st

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Activities, Printables, Centers

Mo Willems Author Study PowerPoint

Created by

Miz Riz Elementary Resources

Product Information: Kids everywhere love Mo Willems' books! Let's study this author!This is a 5-day powerpoint lesson. It is compiled into one long powerpoint. Each day has:-Facts about Mo Willems-Prompt for what to look for while reading-Discussion prompt (same each day, for consistency)Daily Themes: 1. Elephant and Piggie books: Mo Willems uses word bubbles in his stories.2. Pigeon books: Mo Willem’s characters talk to the readers!3. Knuffle Bunny books: Mo Willems traveled around the world

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Balanced Literacy, Literature, Reading

Grades:

PreK - 2nd

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PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson

Also included in: Character Author Study PowerPoint Bundle

5 Little Reindeer - Christmas Poem for Kids

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Balanced Literacy, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Poetry

**Disclosure: This poem, along with the link to the read aloud on YouTube, is included in the POEM OF THE DAY resource.5 Little Reindeer is a printable Christmas poem for kids. This version has numerals (1st, 2nd, 3rd). If you'd rather have ordinal words (first, second, third, etc), CLICK HEREAfter I introduce the poem, my kids LOVE going to the Build a Poem: 5 Little Reindeer pocket chart center. You May Also Be Interested In:Build a Poem: I'm a Little SnowmanRead the Room: The MittenSnowman

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PreK - 1st

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Chubby Little Snowman - Winter Poem for Kids

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Balanced Literacy, Poetry, Winter

**Disclosure: This poem, along with the link to the read aloud on YouTube, is included in the POEM OF THE DAY resource.Chubby Little Snowman is a printable Winter poem for kids. Use in a poetry notebook, as the poem of the week, for a Winter themed program, or let the kids color to present their poems on a bulletin board display. YOU WILL GET:Chubby Little Snowman black and white poemAfter I introduce the poem, my kids LOVE going to the Build a Poem: Chubby Little Snowman pocket chart center.

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Grades:

PreK - 1st

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